Blood Physiology Quiz

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What is the branch of science concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming tissues, & the disorders associated with them?

Hematology (correct)
Oncology
Immunology
Endocrinology

Which component of blood is described as a watery liquid extracellular matrix that contains dissolved substances?

Red blood cells
Platelets
White blood cells
Blood plasma (correct)

What is the percentage of total body mass that blood constitutes?

8% (correct)
12%
10%
5%

What is the function of blood in transporting substances?

Substances can be transported free in plasma, bound to plasma proteins, or within blood cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are considered as formed elements in blood?

Red blood cells (RBC) (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does blood help in excretion of waste materials?

By transporting them from different parts of the body to kidney (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of blood in maintaining body temperature?

Transporting heat to maintain proper temperature in different organs & tissues, & in the body as a whole (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of platelets in blood?

Assisting in blood clotting (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood is responsible for transporting heat to maintain body temperature?

Plasma (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which leukocytes are considered as agranular leukocytes?

T & B lymphocytes, Natural killer (NK) cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukocytes are classified as granular leukocytes?

Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of science concerned with the study of blood-forming tissues & disorders associated with them?

Hematology (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of plasma proteins?

Transport of various substances like hormones and drugs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal oncotic pressure due to plasma proteins?

25 mmHg (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which plasma protein plays a key role in blood coagulation?

Fibrinogen (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where are most plasma proteins synthesized?

Liver (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of albumin in the plasma?

Helps maintain colloid osmotic pressure and transports various substances (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plasma protein is responsible for transporting fat-soluble vitamins?

Alpha globulin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of fibrinogen in the plasma?

Contributing to blood coagulation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which plasma protein contributes to about 50% of the viscosity of blood?

Fibrinogen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of plasma proteins in maintaining the volume of the vascular compartment?

Preventing loss of fluid from capillaries into interstitial tissue space (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of gamma globulins in the plasma?

Immunity as antibodies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in the plasma?

Concentration of fibrinogen (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which plasma protein forms a loose bond with hormones, drugs, and metals to serve as a 'reservoir'?

Albumin (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is hematology?

The study of blood, blood-forming tissues, and their associated disorders.

What is blood plasma?

The watery liquid part of blood, containing dissolved substances.